94: Chapter 94 Small, but also very cute

Outside the cabin door.

In Lu Changning's mind, the fleeting glimpse on the flying boat played back uncontrollably—the image of Senior Sister with her clothes half-off, lying in Revered Master's arms.

"So... Revered Master and Senior Sister have already... done that..."

"Come in."

Ling Hao's deep and steady voice came from inside the cabin.

Lu Changning took a deep breath and pushed the door open with trembling hands.

Inside the room, Ling Hao sat upright behind the desk, his gaze naturally falling upon the exquisite spirit cakes in her hands and her small head that was almost buried in the jade plate.

The young girl's petite earlobes were red and translucent, looking as if they were about to drip, and her slender shoulders trembled slightly, like a frightened fledgling bird.

A hint of knowing amusement flashed in Ling Hao's eyes; he had already guessed seven or eight parts of it in his heart.

"It is so late, yet you specifically made refreshments?"

Lu Changning did not dare to look up at all, her voice thin and weak:

"D-Disciple thought... Revered Master has been working hard all day... perhaps... perhaps you are hungry..."

This excuse was so pale that even she felt it was ridiculous.

Ling Hao's lips curled up imperceptibly, and he reached out to take the jade plate. When their fingertips met, he "inadvertently" brushed against the skin of her cold, trembling hand.

"Ngh!"

Lu Changning felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her whole body shuddering violently, and the jade plate almost slipped from her hands. Ling Hao was quick-eyed and nimble-handed, steadying it securely.

"Is it just... to deliver refreshments?"

Ling Hao chuckled, his body leaning slightly forward, drawing a few inches closer. That deep, magnetic voice sounded right against her earlobe, and his warm breath, mixed with the unique, crisp scent of Ling Hao, instantly surrounded her.

"Little—Chang—Ning?"

This low call, right next to her, became the last straw that broke the camel's back!

The courage accumulated over the past few days, the bone-deep adoration and deeply hidden longing, as well as the shock of witnessing her Senior Sisters' intimacy, all erupted at this moment, breaking through the dam of timidity!

Lu Changning slammed her eyes shut and, using all her strength, shouted out:

"Disciple... Disciple also wants to be the Revered Master's wife!!"

Outside the cabin door, three figures had quietly snuck up at some unknown time.

"Ngh!" "Hiss—"

Chi Wanhe and Qin Zhaoxue, who were peeking through the door crack, simultaneously gasped, tightly covering their mouths, their eyes filled with shock.

Chi Wanhe's eyes widened to round circles: "My god! Little Changning! She actually said it?! Is this still the timid Junior Sister who was afraid of startling an ant when she spoke?!"

Qin Zhaoxue was also extremely astonished, and even Du Yuqing, who stood behind them and usually had very few expressions, had a clear ripple of surprise flash across her eyes.

As the words fell, the cabin fell into a dead silence.

Lu Changning tremblingly opened her tightly shut eyes, looking over with great hope, only to see Revered Master's gaze... actually pass over her and cast directly outside. She immediately felt a wave of disappointment.

As expected... am I still not enough?

Revered Master was her savior; he did not refuse to take her as a disciple just because her talent was mediocre, and he had never shown the slightest disdain because her cultivation was slow.

To make Revered Master happy, she always racked her brains.

In the early morning, she would brave the dew to pick the freshest Phoenix Saliva Grass cores, just to boil a bowl of refreshing and throat-soothing spirit porridge;

Under the scorching noon sun, she would guard the pill cauldron, carefully controlling the fire to stew Red Sun Ginseng soup that nourished the muscles and bones;

In the dead of night, she would endure drowsiness to try new recipes over and over, just so Revered Master could taste a piece of warm, stomach-soothing, and calming Jade Marrow cake after finishing the Sect's affairs...

And whenever this happened, Revered Master would always gently rub the top of her head and say in a warm voice:

"It is so good to have Little Changning here."

Just this simple sentence could make her heart bloom with joy for days, and she secretly vowed to make delicious food for Revered Master for a lifetime.

Since Revered Master said "It is so good to have you," Revered Master must also like her, right?

Then why... is he not looking at her right now?

Lu Changning lowered her head, her gaze unconsciously passing over the vast expanse in front of her, directly seeing her own pair of jade feet, wrapped in soft silk stockings, appearing exceptionally petite and exquisite.

As expected... is it because of this? Hers is too barren here...

Let alone compared to the thrilling, power-and-wildness-filled figure of the Third Senior Sister, even the full and rounded curves of the First Senior Sister seemed... to have much more weight than her own?

Ling Hao watched Lu Changning looking down and gesturing, her small, dejected, and aggrieved appearance, and instantly understood what was going on in her little head.

He waved his left hand casually, and the jade plate landed steadily on the desk. Immediately after, he wrapped his arm around and pulled the little disciple, who was still wallowing in self-pity, directly into his arms.

"Ngh!"

Lu Changning was caught off guard and crashed into a warm embrace, her cheek pressing against a solid chest, the disappointment in her heart instantly drowned by immense joy!

This is!!! Revered Master still likes her!

The immense happiness made her courage instantly grow; she stood on her tiptoes, lifted her flushed little face, and with her eyes closed, she leaned in toward Ling Hao's lips—

A warm palm, however, gently pressed onto her shoulder, stopping her movement. Lu Changning opened her eyes in confusion, looking uncomprehendingly at Revered Master, who was right in front of her.

Ling Hao lowered his head, his thin lips brushing against her petite, flushed earlobe, and in a deep voice with a hint of lazy amusement, he clearly repeated:

"Does Little Changning want to be the Revered Master's wife?"

Warm breath swept across her sensitive earlobe, making Lu Changning shrink her neck involuntarily.

"Since that is the case, Revered Master agrees."

Lu Changning suddenly pushed herself a little distance away from Ling Hao's embrace, her watery eyes looking at him in surprise, her voice trembling:

"Revered Master... really?"

Ling Hao watched her look of mixed surprise and joy, nodded with a wicked smile, his gaze sweeping over her body with a suggestive meaning, and lowered his voice:

"Of course. After all, small is also very cute."

Boom!

Lu Changning instantly understood the meaning of that gaze and those words, and her cheeks, which had just faded a little in redness, instantly burned hot again! Shyly, she buried her face in Ling Hao's chest again.

Revered Master... also likes... small ones?!

"However,"

Ling Hao's voice sounded again, still carrying a bit of teasing,

"Does Little Changning want to ask for the opinions of the Senior Sisters outside the door?"

Lu Changning, still immersed in great shyness and joy, suddenly raised her head, eyes wide with horror, and looked at the cabin door!

Senior Sisters?! Outside the door?!

Outside the cabin door.

"Swish!"

Chi Wanhe and Qin Zhaoxue, like cats whose tails had been stepped on, instantly withdrew their heads, their backs pressed tightly against the cold metal cabin wall, their hearts pounding wildly!

"We... we were discovered?!"

Chi Wanhe whispered in a terrified, breathless voice. Qin Zhaoxue covered her face, her voice weak: "It's over, it's over! How embarrassing!" Even Du Yuqing subconsciously held her breath.

What would be the consequences for the gossipers when discovered by the subject of their gossip?

After a few breaths, the heavy cabin door was pulled completely open.

Ling Hao's tall figure appeared in the doorway, a meaningful smile lingering on the corners of his mouth, his gaze sweeping over the three disheveled people outside the door.

Chi Wanhe, Qin Zhaoxue, and Du Yuqing were all only wrapped in thin bath towels, their exquisite curves visible beneath the towels. Water droplets were still dripping from the tips of their hair, and their cheeks were bright red; they had clearly rushed over directly from the hot spring pool.

Chi Wanhe and Qin Zhaoxue wished they could dig a hole in the ground and crawl into it right then and there. Seeing her Senior Sisters in this state, Lu Changning was even more embarrassed, letting out a "Wuu" sound, and subconsciously wanted to shrink behind Ling Hao.

Ling Hao chuckled, his arm exerting a little force, pulling the little disciple who was trying to hide to his side, his gaze falling on the three of them with great interest:

"Yo, what a coincidence, you are all waiting here? Just right, your Junior Sister... has something very important to announce, oh?"

He looked down at Lu Changning, who was so shy she was about to smoke, his voice encouraging: "Little Changning? Don't be afraid, Revered Master is here. Tell them?"

The gazes of Chi Wanhe and the other two instantly focused on Lu Changning. Being stared at by her Senior Sisters like this, and thinking of the "I want to be the Revered Master's wife" she had just shouted, Lu Changning only felt a rush of blood to her head, ashamed and resentful to the point of despair.

"Revered Master! Senior Sisters! You... you are bullying me too much!"

She could no longer bear it, violently breaking free from Ling Hao's arm, covering her face and fleeing rapidly.

Ling Hao watched the little disciple disappear around the corner of the corridor, then turned his head, speaking to the three disciples frozen in place with annoyance:

"What are you still standing here for? Waiting to catch a cold in the breeze? Hurry back and change your clothes!"

Oh no, Revered Master is Life Qi-ed, Revered Master must be blaming us for disturbing his good deed.

"Yes! Revered Master!"

The three of them, as if granted amnesty, spoke in unison and instantly turned into three blurry figures, fleeing in a panic.

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On the deck, the night wind was blowing. Ling Hao leaned against the railing alone, the cool night wind brushing his face, making his brain, which had been a bit heated from the farce just now, clear up a lot.

"...Sigh, today is still for resting."

"Sect Master."

Suddenly, a cold, clear voice came from behind him.

Ling Hao turned around and saw Yu Lingshuang, in a moon-white dress, standing not far away at some unknown time. The moonlight spilled onto her, making her skin look as white as snow, but that stunningly beautiful face was still covered in frost, revealing no emotion.

"Sect Master, I want to talk to you."

Talk?

In Ling Hao's mind, his own overbearing declaration at Xuanyin Peak flashed instantly: "I want your disciple Huang Yutong, and you, Yu Lingshuang—I want you too!"

Is it about this? No, looking at her serious expression... it seems like there is serious business?